AMES, Ia. — Jamie Pollard has hired good coaches during his time as Iowa State’s athletic director. A lot of money has been raised in his first 11 years on the job. Facilities border on outstanding. He’s not only respected within the Big 12 Conference, but also nationally.

And Tuesday, Pollard was rewarded for all that.

The school announced that Pollard’s contract has been extended through 2024, which is near the time the Big 12’s television rights agreement ends.

“I am very grateful to Dr. (Steven) Leath for providing me the opportunity to continue in a role that I absolutely cherish,” Pollard said in a statement released by the university.

“The Iowa State community has been a terrific home for our family, and this extension means we can keep building on the positive momentum that our coaches, staff and student-athletes have created.

“I’m more than excited about the future of Cyclones athletic today than I have ever been.”

Pollard, the coaches he hired, and his staff have a lengthy list of accomplishments over the past 11 years, including, according to the press release:

Raising competitive performance significantly both in the Big 12 and nationally.

Excelling in the class room. ISU has the Big 12’s top graduation rate as announced in November.

Building or renovating facilities to the tune of more than $160 million.

Eliminating dependence on state funding.

Tripling annual fundraising, while setting records seven years in a row.

Establishing new attendance records in nearly every sport.

Pollard became the athletic department’s CEO in 2005. By the contract’s end, he will have been the athletics director 20 years — the longest for anyone in that capacity at Iowa State.

“Jamie is an exceptional leader who shares my vision for elevating the profile of Iowa State as a university known for excellence,” Leath, university president, said in a statement. “His tenure is marked with unprecedented achievement and enthusiasm for Cyclone Athletics – both in competition and in the classroom.

“More importantly, Jamie has led this success with integrity, doing things the right way — the Cyclone Way.

“I am delighted that Jamie has agreed to serve another seven years as director of athletics. He recently outlined several major initiatives for the athletics department. This extension helps solidify the execution of that ambitious plan and an exciting future for Cyclone Nation.”